Our Team
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Paula Seales
My greatest joy comes from doing God's will and witnessing lives transformed and saved through Christ. I'm passionate about seeing God's Kingdom expand in Grand Rapids as we live out the gospel together. At Kavod Fellowship, I'm committed to multiplying disciples and serving our community with the love of Jesus. May everything we do bring glory to God and draw others into His transforming presence!
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Sheena Walls
I'm a proud mom of two who finds joy in serving our Grand Rapids community with God's love and compassion. I believe that when we combine God's love with genuine human care, transformation becomes possible—in our neighborhoods, our city, and in individual lives. One of my favorite scriptures is Psalm 139:14: "I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made." This truth reminds me that every person we encounter at Kavod Fellowship carries God's image and infinite worth.
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Mary James
I'm a retired teacher who loves staying active and using my gifts to bless and minister to others in our Grand Rapids community. Serving on the Kavod Fellowship leadership team and leading Bible studies at Senior Neighbors has deepened my own faith while giving me opportunities to share the good news of the Gospel. One of my favorite verses that speaks peace to my soul is Romans 15:13: "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." This promise reminds me that God equips us with everything we need to serve Him joyfully.
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Betty Doll
One of my favorite passages is Micah 6:8, which lays out God's heart so clearly: "He has already made it plain how to live, what to do, what God is looking for in men and women. It's quite simple: Do what is fair and just to your neighbor, be compassionate and loyal in your love, and don't take yourself too seriously—take God seriously" (The Message). This verse guides how I approach life and ministry at Kavod Fellowship. I'm passionate about living out justice, loving with compassion, and keeping my focus on God's glory rather than my own. When we take God seriously and love our neighbors well, we become the hands and feet of Jesus in Grand Rapids.
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Freida Watson
In God's kingdom, there is no retirement and nothing is wasted. My aim in this season of life is to follow His plan faithfully—to love well, remain teachable, and bless others through the ministry of Kavod Fellowship. I'm passionate about making the most of every opportunity God gives me to serve our Grand Rapids community and multiply disciples of Jesus. As the hymn declares, "My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus' blood and righteousness." This foundation shapes everything I do and reminds me that faithful service to Christ is a lifelong calling, no matter what phase of life I'm in.